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Ephraim Alyward HUMPHREY

Regimental number3540
Place of birthPolstead, England
SchoolPolstead Council School, England
Age on arrival in Australia32
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGardener
AddressLorquon West via Nhill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinFather, Frederick Humphrey, Mill Lane, Polstead, Suffolk, England
Enlistment date3 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 29 July 1916
Place of death or woundingPozieres, Somme Sector, France
Age at death35
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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